Queen Morta School vs The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School

	Q Queen Morta School Vilnius, Lithuania	T The American International School of Vilnius - Lower School Vilnius, Lithuania
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,050 - 10,200	Fees / year €9,292 - 20,164
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 657	Pupils 380
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language Lithuanian, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Queen Morta School operates campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas. The Vilnius Kalnėnai campus serves preschool through grade twelve at 29 Lukšinės Street; a second Vilnius campus on Gedimino Avenue serves grades 1–4. The Kaunas campus at 13B A. Juozapavičiaus Avenue serves preschool through grade ten. Public transport stops are adjacent to the campuses (Vilnius: bus lines 33 and 122; Kaunas: trolleybuses 1 and 4 and buses 3, 23, 46, 54). A chartered school bus is available in Vilnius, with routes coordinated at the start of the year.	Location —
Stages	Stages Primary (0–4) Kaunas & Vilnius; Middle (5–8) Kaunas & Vilnius; High (9–12) Kaunas & Vilnius, with Kaunas offering 9–10.	Stages —
School type	School type International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School; Diploma Programme in the upper grades.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Lithuania	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Lessons usually last 45 minutes; there is no bell and teachers determine lesson length. In primary school, traditional homework is not assigned; foreign language teachers may assign homework to reinforce content.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Public transport stops are adjacent to the campuses (Vilnius: bus 33 and 122; Kaunas: trolleybuses 1 and 4 and buses 3, 23, 46, 54). A chartered school bus is available in Vilnius with routes coordinated at the start of the school year.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details 2026/2027 Fees Overview Application / Entry fee - Primary (Grades 0–4): EUR 450 one-time entry fee. - Middle (Grades 5–8): EUR 510 one-time entry fee. - High school (Grades 9–10 in Kaunas; Grades 9–12 in Vilnius): EUR 510 one-time entry fee. Tuition fees by year group (amount per payment and annual total) - Primary (Kaunas & Vilnius): EUR 905 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 9,050. - Middle School (Grades 5–8, Kaunas & Vilnius): EUR 960 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 9,600. - High School (Kaunas, Grades 9–10): EUR 960 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 9,600. - High School (Vilnius, Grades 9–12): EUR 1,020 per monthly payment; billed in 10 equal payments per academic year, annual tuition EUR 10,200. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is organised as 10 equal payments per academic year (monthly payment amounts are shown above). - Fees for extracurricular (after-school) group activities are included on the monthly invoice at the end of the month. - Parents sign an education agreement at enrolment that governs the contractual arrangement between family and school. Boarding - The school operates day campuses in Vilnius and Kaunas; there is no boarding provision and no boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional fees - Extended Day Group (primary school, if ordered): EUR 160 per month. - Meals (if ordered): Vilnius full day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack) EUR 9.80 per day (breakfast EUR 1.90; lunch EUR 5.80; afternoon snack EUR 2.10). Kaunas: primary full day (lunch and snack) EUR 7.20 per day (lunch EUR 5.00; snack EUR 2.20); middle and high school full day (lunch and snack) EUR 7.90 per day (lunch EUR 5.70; snack EUR 2.20). - Transportation to/from school: service available; cost and routes are coordinated at the start of the school year (price varies by route). - Cambridge textbooks and Cambridge examinations (end of Grade 5 and Grade 8): examination and materials costs apply. - International Baccalaureate examination fees (end of Grade 12): examination costs apply. - School uniform: available for purchase externally (link provided by the school). - Individual learning materials: a list is supplied before the new school year; parents cover those costs. - Thematic excursions and the annual trip: actual costs for transport, entrance fees and travel organisation apply and are charged when organised. Refund information - There is no general, published tuition-refund schedule shown in the school's public enrolment materials; scholarship recipients have the entry fee waived as noted in the school's scholarship information. Fee payment options - The school provides bank payment details: bank AB SEB, IBAN LT917044060007888537. Payments by bank transfer to the provided account are supported. - No other specific payment methods (for example, credit-card payment portals) are listed in the school's public contact or enrolment information.	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School. It serves Primary School (0–4 grades), Middle School (5–8 grades) and High School (9–12 grades) at Kaunas and Vilnius campuses.	Curriculum details —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Register for a meeting. The admissions coordinator will contact you to schedule the first meeting at a convenient time, in your preferred format (online or in person). You will discuss preliminary details and set expectations for the admissions process. This contact marks the start of the application process. 2. During the first meeting, you will be introduced to the school, programs, and tuition fees. You will receive an overview of the school's approach to education and a tour of the facilities. You can ask questions to understand how the school may fit your child's needs. 3. After the first meeting, your child will take a readiness and knowledge assessment test to help prepare for the transition into the school. The results will inform next steps in the admissions process. If necessary, you may discuss support options or accommodations. 4. When you decide to enroll, you will be invited to sign the education agreement. Enrollment then proceeds in accordance with the agreed terms and availability. You will receive information about required documents and next steps after signing. 5. For the 2026/2027 academic year, grade placement is as follows: In Vilnius at Kalnėnai, education runs from preschool to grade twelve; In Vilnius at Gedimino Avenue, from grade one to grade four; In Kaunas, from preschool to grade ten. These placements are subject to availability.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships Karalienės Mortos mokykla Scholarship provides financial support for motivated students who cannot afford tuition. The scholarship enables attendance at the school and seeks to recognize personal qualities such as creativity, resilience, courage, empathy, and respect. The scholarship application period runs from the beginning of May until mid-August, and the number of places is limited. Contracts are signed with the first applicants who meet the criteria.	Scholarships —
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